in the abstract

phrase

: without referring to a specific person, object, or event : in a general way
thinking about freedom in the abstract

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Unlike Fielder, who has faced Holmes directly, Seyfried has only gotten to know her in the abstract. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026 Freeman would only dignify next week in the abstract, another six days of work followed by another kickoff. — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2026 Lauren Hamilton said her mother’s biggest interest was in the abstract. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026 Adapt Brand Language To The Buying Moment Most prelaunch companies define voice in the abstract, then push it into every channel. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in the abstract

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in that/this regard
in the abstract
in the act (of doing something)
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“In the abstract.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20abstract. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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